The World Bank held two critical meetings in Manila, Philippines, last month as part of its safeguard policies review process and its overall engagement with indigenous peoples. Center Senior Attorney Leonardo Crippa was invited to participate in the meetings as an expert on indigenous rights.
Recent murders, kidnappings and wrongful arrests against prominent indigenous leaders incite call for unity and resistance. (More…) (See official statement in Spanish)
Planning is already underway for the 2014 conference; now is the best time for Indian and Alaska Native Nations to get involved. (More)UN photo by Eskinder Debebe.
Jan. 23, 2013 — Identical bills for VAWA have been introduced in both chambers of Congress. Tell Congress to pass an inclusive VAWA Now! Keep their phones ringing!
